Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science

About the role

The College of Liberal Arts seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science specializing in American Politics to start in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiastic teaching abilities and collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses across the Political Science curriculum, including American government, state and local government (with an emphasis on Texas), and specialized courses such as Mexican American politics, research methods, and the senior capstone.
• Deliver instruction in multiple formats—face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online—to accommodate varied class sizes.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Political Science major’s curriculum.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree in Political Science or a closely related discipline (ABD candidates considered if the degree is conferred by the appointment date).
• Ability to teach a range of Political Science courses in classroom, hybrid, and online settings.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, student mentoring, and departmental service.